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Polish with John

Ioannes Oculusioannesoculus.com
Polish with John is a weekly show with short podcasts in simple Polish that will help you learn this beautiful and challenging language. The topics vary from standard ones like family or home to less standard and more interesting like space exploration or Polish history. Regular listening will help you master vocabulary and everyday phrases. For each episode, the transcript is provided on my blog. Everything is kept on A2 and B1 levels. New episodes are published on Mondays.
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Episodes

142 Polscy Habsburgowie

The House of Habsburg, one of the most important in the European History. They're famous in many countries but not many people know about some of the family who decided to live in Poland and who became Polish patriots. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/59251462 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ Radio Pr...

Nov 29, 20219 min

141 Prehistoria a dokładniej epoka brązu

A long, long time ago, when people have just learnt to make their first metals. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/58703065 Podcast o Biskupinie: W prehistorycznym grodzie: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/40885720 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio...

Nov 15, 20219 min

140 Maria Skłodowska Curie

November should be Maria Skłodowska-Curie's month. This month she gave her first lecture at Paris University and later received the Nobel Price. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/58426478 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes ...

Nov 08, 20217 min

139 Piosenki z dzieciństwa

Songs from my (Polish) childhood. Great, simple and fun. At least at the time. They still are a kind of a nice memory. Oh! Those were the days ;) Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/57806743 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ Radio Prosty Polski: https://www.spreaker.com/show/radio-prosty-polski FB Ioannes...

Oct 25, 20219 min

138 Porwałem się z motyką na Słońce

When you do something crazy, impossible what do you call this action? When you want to achieve everything but your resources are scarce, what idiom can you use to describe the situation? In this episode, there are a lot of idioms for you to learn! Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/57283375 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/gro...

Oct 11, 20217 min

137 Warto się wysypiać

It's been scientifically proven that we need to get enough sleep. So let's learn the word 'wyspać się' and start making it a part of our lives! Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/56957061 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: htt...

Oct 04, 20215 min

136 Romans dwóch totalitaryzmów

On 17 September 1939 Poland was attacked by the USSR which led to mass murders and terror. Yet, there are still those who claim it was an attempt to protect people against the Germans. Those very Germans who the USSR had an alliance with? Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/56526671 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/73150...

Sep 23, 202110 min

135 Rok Stanisława Lema

Year 2021 is the year of Stanisław Lem - it would be his 100th birthday! Why not them read a short fragment of one of his books? Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/56140545 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebo...

Sep 14, 202111 min

134 Sarmacja

Is there something like Polish mythology? Maybe, but there are some myths and traditions of later origin which define us very much. Interested? Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/55807250 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: htt...

Sep 06, 202110 min

133 Kupić pokój

Can you buy peace? As the anniversary of the II World War is near, let's see if the history can teach us another lesson. Of course we will also learn some Polish! Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/55495821 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Po...

Aug 30, 202113 min

Radio Prosty Polski - Wiadomości 2021-08-26

I have been thinking about preparing such a programme for a long time. The idea is to deliver the news in simple Polish, so that people learning the language will be able to listen to it and understand it, even if they cannot understand the normal news yet. I'm waiting for your feedback. If there is a demand the news will be delivered (this is the plan so far) in a separate podcast channel and the transcript with translation for my Patreon supporters at minimum Learners level ($5/month). Enjoy l...

Aug 26, 20213 min

132 Zachęta do filozofii

The times are uncertain so I read (again) a small book, written hundreds of years ago but still very, very useful. Do you want to know what book I read? Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/54963905 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With ...

Aug 23, 20218 min

131 Wojna polsko-bolszewicka

This episode is another Polish history podcast. As the 15th August is the anniversary of the Warsaw Battle, it's a good moment to tell a little bit about the war between Poland and the Soviet Union in 1919-1920. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/54963905 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ FB Ioannes Ocul...

Aug 16, 20219 min

130 Pomysł na grę komputerową

Have you ever thought of writing your own computer game? I did it once. Or nearly did it. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/54675795 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohn Instagram: https:...

Aug 09, 20216 min

129 Paweł Edmund Strzelecki

Have you heard about Paul Edmund Strzelecki? He's quite famous in Australia. There are mountains and a river named after him there. Why? Find it out in this episode. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/54107945 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB...

Jul 26, 20217 min

128 Intensywny czas

I've been very busy recently. Why? Find out in the podcast! Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/53734653 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ioannesocu...

Jul 15, 20217 min

127 Reklama dźwignią handlu

What do you think about advertising? Are there any ads that have influenced your language? This episode is about the advertising. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/53327730 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.faceb...

Jul 05, 20218 min

126 Artykuly do sprawdzenia

Writing is a challenge. Even in your own language. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/53039289 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ioannesoculus/ Twit...

Jun 28, 20216 min

125 Pierwszy dzień lata

Let's do some summer and music! It's already hot, so we can chill out and learn Polish. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/52732501 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohn Instagram: https://...

Jun 21, 202116 min

124 Pustynia Aralska

One of the greatest ecological tragedies of our times is happening in the very heart of Asia where a lake that was so big used to be called a see, should be called a desert now. The Aral Sea has nearly disappeared because of the catastrophic economy of communistic USSR. Not an easy topic and not an easy podcast. In the transcript on Patreon, you will find a small dictionary that will help you with some technical terms. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon...

Jun 14, 20219 min

123 Zamki i Palace

When visiting Poland you should visit one of many castles or palaces. In order to speak about them you'll need some vocabulary. That's why this podcast is here for you today! Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/52185896/ My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/Ioannes...

Jun 07, 20218 min

122 Konferencja po uzbecku

New podcast episode is about a conference I took part in. It was a very interesting and surprising experience for me. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/51906939 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/polishwitjohn Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/poli...

May 31, 20217 min

121 Sprawdziany testy i kartkówki

We all have to go through them. Exams, tests and many other. Do you know how to speak about them in Polish? With this episode you'll learn the necessary vocabulary. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/51604981 My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.faceboo...

May 24, 20217 min

120 Stres

I have a new logo. Let me tell you something about it. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-3II If you like my podcast, please support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook.com/IoannesOculus/ FB Polish With John: https://www.facebook.com/polishwithjohn Instagram: ...

May 10, 20216 min

119 Nowe logo

I have a new logo. Let me tell you something about it. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-3IB Barbara Maroń Behance: https://www.behance.net/barbaramaron/projects Barbara Maroń Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbsmaron/ If you like my podcast, please support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/...

May 03, 20217 min

118 Zakladanie bloga

Have you ever thought of having your own blog? Or maybe you already have one? This episode is about them and you will learn some IT related vocabulary. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-3Iw If you like my podcast, please support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.fac...

Apr 26, 20218 min

117 Eksperyment Artioma

Is it worth experimenting when learning a language? Is it worth do have a more intensive period in learning a language? I'll talk about it today! Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-3Im If you like my podcast, please support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ FB Ioannes Oculus: https://www.facebook....

Apr 19, 20217 min

116 Milowy kamien z Rosetty

There were many great discoveries that helped us understand our past, ancient cultures and nations. One of the most significant was the discovery of a piece of stone with texts written on it in three alphabets. It turned out to be one of the most important stone ever discovered. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-3If If you like my podcast, please support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus My blog: https://ioannes...

Apr 12, 20218 min

115 Krwawa rewolucja

As I like history and I always recommend one of the great Polish TV programmes about it - Sensacje XX wieku, I wanted to take one of the topics from the long list of the series' episode and talk about the communistic revolution in Russia. Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-3I8 If you like my podcast, please support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Uczymy się polskiego (FB grou...

Apr 05, 20219 min

114 Social Media

Social media or Facebook in particular are a big part of our lives. How to describe them and what we do there in Polish? This episode will help you! Enjoy listening! :) You can find a full transcript of this episode on my blog: https://wp.me/p4D8ou-3HQ If you like my podcast, please support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ioannesoculus My blog: https://ioannesoculus.com/ Uczymy się polskiego (FB group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/731509530781610/ Dialektologia: http://www.dialektolog...

Mar 29, 20217 min
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